Chef

As an RAF Chef, you cover a far larger field of professional experience than your civilian counterparts: from cafeterias to five-star themed banquets in Officers’ and Sergeants’ Messes, preparing in-flight meals, catering in the field under canvas and cooking for VIPs. If you lack qualifications, you can join as an unqualified Chef and be trained at the RAF Catering Training Squadron at Worthy Down in Hampshire. If you join with qualifications, you’ll start your professional work significantly higher in the RAF’s rank and pay structure.

Qualifications you need: 2 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade G/6 minimum or equivalent in English language and maths

Qualifications you can gain: Apprenticeship in hospitality, including NVQ Level 2 in food preparation and cooking

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